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Detroit Pilots Traffic Light Technology to Aid Emergency Vehicles

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What happened

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The Detroit Fire Department is running a pilot program in Corktown that tests technology designed to clear traffic lights for emergency vehicles. The setup uses cloud, GPS, and cellular connectivity to signal intersections and fire trucks. The program is approximately 30 days into a 90-day test within the city's Transportation Innovation Zone.

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Why it matters

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The technology allows a fire truck to trigger a signal change when approaching an intersection, slowing cross traffic before the vehicle arrives. David Nelson, Chief of Fire Operations, noted that these seconds are critical in emergency situations.

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Who's involved

DetroitThe city where the pilot program is being tested.
CorktownThe neighborhood in Detroit where the pilot program is currently running.
David NelsonChief of Fire Operations for the Detroit Fire Department.

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Detroit
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Corktown
neighbourhood in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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David Nelson
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